Cost Estimator Salary in Georgia: $84,000 Average

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Average base salary, Georgia

$84,000 / year

≈ $7,000 per month · $40.38 per hour

LocationOr metro area

BLS May 2025 state data for Georgia · median $79,500

25th percentile
$59,500Average
$84,00075th percentile
$101,000

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.

Cost Estimator salary by state

Alabama$79,500

Alaska$105,500

Arizona$85,000

Arkansas$71,500

California$98,000

Colorado$98,500

Connecticut$91,500

Delaware$82,000

District of Columbia$95,500

Florida$84,000

Georgia$84,000

Hawaii$90,000

Idaho$91,000

Illinois$92,000

Indiana$79,000

Iowa$81,000

Kansas$83,500

Kentucky$81,500

Louisiana$83,000

Maine$79,500

Maryland$91,000

Massachusetts$108,500

Michigan$85,500

Minnesota$88,500

Mississippi$77,500

Missouri$84,000

Montana$81,000

Nebraska$78,500

Nevada$92,000

New Hampshire$88,500

New Jersey$92,500

New Mexico$74,500

New York$92,500

North Carolina$81,000

North Dakota$80,500

Ohio$85,500

Oklahoma$75,000

Oregon$92,000

Pennsylvania$87,000

Rhode Island$91,500

South Carolina$79,500

South Dakota$82,000

Tennessee$83,000

Texas$86,500

Utah$88,500

Vermont$88,500

Virginia$89,000

Washington$97,500

West Virginia$79,500

Wisconsin$81,500

Wyoming$91,500

About this role

Cost Estimator is a professional role in the Business and Financial Operations job family, focused on Cost Estimator work. Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

What Cost Estimators do

Typical education: Bachelor's Degree

Analyze blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
Confer with engineers, architects, owners, contractors, and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.
Collect historical cost data to estimate costs for current or future products.
Assess cost effectiveness of products, projects or services, tracking actual costs relative to bids as the project develops.
Consult with clients, vendors, personnel in other departments, or construction foremen to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.

Top skills: Reading Comprehension Mathematics Speaking Critical Thinking Active Listening Judgment and Decision Making

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Cost Estimator salary by industry

Construction

122,940 workers

$93,500

Sectors 31, 32, and 33 – Manufacturing

26,950 workers

$83,000

Other Services (except Public Administration)

22,050 workers

$72,500

Wholesale Trade

11,610 workers

$77,000

Sectors 44 and 45 – Retail Trade

11,150 workers

$75,500

Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services

9,990 workers

$83,000

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

9,560 workers

$100,500

Management of Companies and Enterprises

3,640 workers

$94,000

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.

How this role compares

Cost Estimator pays 7% below the average across 32 roles in the Business and Financial Operations job family (family average $95,000).

Similar-paying roles in Business and Financial Operations

Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$87,500

Buyers and Purchasing Agents$86,500

Loan Officer$91,000

Compliance Officer$91,500

Human Resources Specialist$85,000

Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$92,500

Logistician$93,000

Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$83,500

Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage$81,500

Fundraiser$80,000

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Cost Estimator make?

The average base salary for a Cost Estimator in the United States is $88,500 per year, or about $42.55 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $63,500 and $105,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Business and Financial Operations roles?

The Business and Financial Operations job family averages $95,000 across 32 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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